Smithy has been telling Territorians to "Get a Mullet Up Ya" ever since the Tinny show was launched six years ago. He's dressed up as Elvis, worn lederhosen and kissed more fish than Rex Hunt in the process.

And now the Tinny is a book!

Smithy has some amazing stories: from the billabong and the boat but also from his own life.

There were his mad days as a chef in Queensland and of course a career of over 25 years with the ABC.

There's a photo of him that is still used in ABC training sessions today about what NOT to do on an outdoor broadcast!

You'll also hear this hour about Smithy's struggle behind the scenes as a renal patient, and the mobile dialysis unit that gets strapped onto the 4WD so he can still get out and fish in Kakadu.

You can listen to Smithy's tales here or subscribe to our podcast. Just search for "The Guestroom" in ITunes or Juice, or head to our program page.